![]() |
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#14
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
The time domain and the frequency domain are related conventionally
through a mathematical manipulation called the Fourier Transform. That may be true, but is also a ten dollar irrelevancy. The phase difference directly relates to the time difference. Operationally, the circiuitry employs phase relationships rather than a little man with a fast stopwatch, but new pilots attempting to understand the concept of VOR navigation don't need to understand RF electronics to "get" the idea behind the VOR, especially in contrast to the ADF or DME. I find the analogy completely apt. The VOR system was designed for measurements in phase space. DME, of course, was designed for the time domain. This is a useful distinction for ciruit designers, but not for new pilots. Jose -- The price of freedom is... well... freedom. for Email, make the obvious change in the address. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Oral Exam Prep -- recommendations and recollections | Nicholas Kliewer | Instrument Flight Rules | 0 | November 15th 04 05:00 PM |
Training for my CFII - Got a couple questions | BoDEAN | Instrument Flight Rules | 11 | May 3rd 04 12:42 PM |